Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H20

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS25 grades vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS25 versus the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and H20.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS25 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.